Archive · 3 Aug 2026
WestJet Reaches Tentative Deal With Flight Attendants After Strike
WestJet, a big Canadian airline, had a strike that stopped almost 500 flights and left 250,000 people stuck.
The flight attendants, who work for a union called CUPE 8125, said they would go back to work if the deal is approved.
The deal will pay them more for the work they do on the ground and give them higher wages.
WestJet had offered a 13% raise, but the union said it wasn’t enough.
The agreement is still waiting for a vote by the workers.
WestJet reached a tentative agreement with CUPE 8125 after a strike that canceled 495 flights and stranded 250,000 travelers.
The deal includes recognition of ground duties and general wage increases, pending a ratification vote.
The union said the agreement improves the flight credit system and compensates more of the crew’s work.
WestJet had previously offered a 13% wage increase and subsequent annual raises, but the union felt it was insufficient.
The dispute centered on how flight attendants are paid for duties performed while on the ground.
- Who
- WestJet flight attendants represented by CUPE 8125
- What
- Tentative agreement reached after a strike
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Canada
- Why
- To resolve disputes over pay for ground duties and improve compensation
- Airline
- WestJet
- Union
- CUPE 8125
- Flights canceled
- 495
- Travelers affected
- 250,000
- Agreement status
- Tentative, pending ratification
- Strike duration
- Brief